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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After speaking outside with Father about the men digging, to where does Mother look?
(a) To her friend's house, which is much larger than her house.
(b) From the spot of the new barn to her existing house.
(c) From the old barn to the new barn and wonders why they need a new barn.
(d) At the site of the barn and realizes Father is correct.

2. Where do Mother and her visitor talk?
(a) In the old house.
(b) In the new barn.
(c) In the doorway.
(d) In the new house.

3. What is Sammy Penn doing when Mother goes back into the house?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Combing his hair.
(c) Eating supper.
(d) Making dinner.

4. In Section 2, what happens when Father returns to the house?
(a) The family fights.
(b) The family eats.
(c) Sammy helps to build a house.
(d) Mother helps to build a barn.

5. Mother's attitude changes after Sammy provides her with information. What is the best description of this changed attitude?
(a) Calmness by reminding herself that Father is a good father and that their house is just fine.
(b) Excitement about the future.
(c) Ambivalence.
(d) Calmness by remembering that her childhood home wasn't much better.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mother give Father for needing improvements on the farm?

2. When is the new construction on the farm finished?

3. When Mother watches the men digging in the field, what does she ask Father?

4. What does Mother do when she sees the arrival at the farm?

5. What has Nanny Penn been doing during her parents' discussion about men digging in the field?

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